Planning

Outgoing Mail

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 10:16

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS), a central government authority located in Newport, UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Outgoing Mail" service, classified under mail delivery services (CPV code 64121100). The planned contract is valued at £4,760,000 net (£5,712,000 gross) and is part of the services industry category, with execution expected across various locations in the UK. The procurement process is governed by the legal basis outlined in UKPGA 2023/54, and the term for the contract is slated from 1st December 2026 to 30th November 2029. Businesses should note a pivotal date for future notice communication on 1st September 2026. The associated legal documentation and guidance are accessible through "Find a Tender."

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in mail delivery services to engage with a high-profile government department and secure a contract lasting three years. Companies with expertise in managing large-scale mail logistics, innovative delivery solutions, and robust infrastructure to service multiple UK locations will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. With a significant contract value on offer, SMEs and larger enterprises alike can look to enhance their portfolios and scale their operations by partnering with the ONS. Awareness of the timeline and adherence to outlined procurement procedures will be crucial for successful participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Outgoing Mail

Notice Description

Provision of Outgoing Mail service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ec1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046911-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64121100 - Mail delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,760,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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